World · South & Central Asia · 16 hrs ago
Major fire engulfs shops and homes in Mumbai’s Dongri
A major fire broke out in Mumbai’s Dongri area late Sunday, November 8.
It started at Haji Kasam Chawl near Datta Mandir and spread across several shops and hutments.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade declared it a Level-I fire and sent crews and other emergency personnel to the scene.
Residents reported hearing explosion-like sounds, but this could not be independently confirmed.
Efforts to bring the blaze under control continued, while officials awaited details on damage and possible casualties.
In a separate fire at a high-rise in Andheri West on November 7, one person was killed.
A major fire broke out late on November 8 at Haji Kasam Chawl in Mumbai’s Dongri area, engulfing several shops and hutments.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade classified it as a Level-I fire call at 10.11 p.m.
Firefighters and personnel from the police, BEST, ward services and the 108 ambulance service were deployed.
Residents reported hearing loud sounds like explosions, but this could not be independently confirmed.
Officials said details about damage and possible casualties were still awaited.
- Who
- Mumbai Fire Brigade and other emergency personnel responded to the fire. Officials and residents reported the incident.
- What
- A major fire engulfed several shops and hutments.
- When
- Late Sunday, November 8, 2026. The fire was declared a Level-I call at 10.11 p.m.
- Where
- Haji Kasam Chawl, near Datta Mandir, on Dr Maheshwari Road in Dongri, Mumbai.
- Why
- Not stated
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A fire broke out at Haji Kasam Chawl in Dongri and spread across a large area.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade declared the blaze a Level-I fire call and deployed personnel.
- Location
- Haji Kasam Chawl, near Datta Mandir, Dr Maheshwari Road, Dongri
- Fire classification
- Level-I fire call
- Time classified
- 10.11 p.m. on November 8, 2026
- Affected properties
- Several shops and hutments
- Responders
- Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, BEST, ward services and 108 ambulance service
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What people are saying
Efforts to bring the blaze under control are underway. Further details about the extent of damage and possible casualties are awaited.